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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 680.82 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 680.82 and 271.48 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 680.82 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/680.82 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 680.82 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 184,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,829.01/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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